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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.56, 1,356.92 and 327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.56, 1,356.92 and 327.28 is: 490.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.56 : 1,356.92 = 327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.56/1,356.92 = 327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.56x = 1,356.92 × 327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.56x = 444,092.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,092.78/904.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.95

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